It wasn't just the Seahawks celebrating Thursday's night win. The 49ers now have a path to the NFC West title, too.

Rashid Shaheed had a 58-yard punt return touchdown with 8:03 to go in regulation and the Seahawks got the 2-point conversion to cut the Rams’ lead to 30-22. That gave Seattle some life.

Expert Larry Hartstein reveals picks, predictions, analysis for Rams vs. Seahawks on 'Thursday Night Football'

Puka Nacua and the Los Angeles Rams take on Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16 of the NFL season on Thursday Night Football at Lumen Field.

And yet, in another twist, Seahawks QB Sam Darnold put on his “third overall pick” hat and in impressive fashion managed to overcome his early struggles. He went 5-for-6 on Seattle’s drive after the Rams’ touchdown, covering 54 yards and himself hooking up with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks picks for 'Thursday Night Football' in Week 16

The Los Angeles Rams, led by quarterback Matthew Stafford, face the Seattle Seahawks, led by quarterback Sam Darnold, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 (12/18/25) in a Thursday Night Football showdown at Lumen Field in Seattle,

NFL Week 16 kicks off when the Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angles Rams on Thursday Night Football tonight. Start time, NFL TV schedule and how to watch.

Considering the Seattle Seahawks had never overcome a 16-point fourth-quarter deficit, you can't fully fault the Los Angeles Rams for thinking they had the game in hand when leading 30-14 with under nine minutes left in the game.